Untempered means the cacao butter has not been stabilized through a heating and cooling process the way chocolate bars are. This makes the block more heat-stable — it softens rather than melts into a puddle — and means no warm weather protection is needed for shipping. The cacao is identical in quality and flavor to our coins.

That's fat bloom — a completely natural process where cacao butter separates slightly and rises to the surface. It has zero impact on flavor, quality, or safety. It's actually a sign that your cacao contains no additives or stabilizers. Perfectly normal, perfectly fine.

Use a sharp knife to chop your desired amount from the block — 21g for a daily cup, 35–45g for a ceremonial serving. Then follow the same preparation as usual: cover with a small amount of hot water, stir until smooth, add spices and your liquid of choice, blend until velvety. The chopping itself becomes a grounding part of the ritual.

Because it's untempered, the block doesn't need warm weather protection, gel packs, or insulated packaging in hot weather. It ships confidently year-round with less waste and no extra cost — making it our favorite product to recommend when temperatures rise. Same cacao, simpler shipping.

Identical to our High Amazon Basin coins — deep and berry-forward with classic chocolate richness and delicate floral accents. Same origin, same farmers, same processing. The format changes; the flavor doesn't.

Yes — 100% identical. Same High Amazon Basin origin, same Awajún community, same post-harvest processing, same lab testing. The only difference is the form: a solid block you chop yourself instead of pre-formed coins.

Chop approximately 21g for a daily ritual cup. For a deeper ceremonial serving, use 35–45g. If you're new to cacao, start with less and increase gradually as your body adjusts.

Yes — a 1 lb block is coming soon. Currently available in 8 oz. Join our email list to be the first to know when the larger size launches.

Yes. Many people use the block as their daily ritual cacao. Start gently and listen to your body. If pregnant or managing a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.

This is direct-trade, small-batch cacao sourced from a remote Amazonian community accessible only by river. We pay a premium above New York commodity prices — without middlemen. You are paying for native genetics, direct relationships, independent testing, biodiversity preservation, and craft at origin. Cocoa powder is also a fundamentally different product — heavily processed, with the cacao fat removed. Your body needs that natural fat to properly absorb cacao's beneficial compounds. This is not commodity cocoa.